From This Moment On

By: Shania Twain

Narrated by: Shania Twain, Sherie Rene Scott

Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

Born Eilleen Regina Edwards in 1965 in rural Canada, Shania Twain has lived a life rife with triumph and tragedy. By the time she was two, her parents had divorced, and by early childhood, her family of seven was often without food, at times living in a filthy one-bedroom apartment. But when her mother and stepfather were tragically killed in an automobile accident when she was 22, Shania knew that the only way to lift her family out of poverty was to use her God-given singing talent. At an age when most young people have only themselves to think about, Shania moved her entire family to a nearby resort where she began performing, supporting her younger brothers and sisters.

In riveting and often heartbreaking prose, Shania takes the listener back to these pivotal moments, revealing the difficulties she and her family faced. Shania writes of being discovered, time spent performing in Nashville, and her sudden, dramatic rise to stardom. She also spares no details about her recent personal struggles and heartbreaks - struggles she's never discussed publicly. This remarkable book is the story of a brave, honest, entirely genuine woman who faced odds most people never experience, yet has succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.

©2011 Shania Twain (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

A great glimpse into the not so charmed celeb life

Where does From This Moment On rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would say as far as autobiographical books go, this one is very close to the top. I already loved Shania the singer, but to learn for about Eilleen, the fierce, brave and kind woman was really a treat. Her life story and her will to overcome the obstacles she faced are both truly inspirational.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

From This Moment On, of course! There is no better title.

Any additional comments?

My only disappointment with this book was that Shania didn't read the entire book. While Scott was a fine narrator, I really would have preferred to hear Shania tell her entire story, instead of just two small audio clips in the beginning and end.

Overall Great Book

The only reason why I choose not to give this book a five star rating is because of the narrator. She lacks emotion, her voice is monotone and I found it distracting from the story being told. I feel that these books are best read by the author (celebrity). Hearing another voice - especially one that was not best suited for this role took away from the story. The narrator is hard to hear.

Completely Honest

Thank you, Shania, for your honesty about your life and your journey. Shania's story gives inspiration to others... nothing is impossible, and the power to forgive can move mountains. I loved her music and prosona when I was in my early 20's (I'm 57 now), and my 27, 31 year old daughters love her as well and enjoyed Shania's last concert in Ft worth. This book definitely expands on her documentary and fills in a lot of missing elements that the documentry doesn't include based on time.

Loved it!

I have always loved Shania’s music, but have learned more about her as a person over the past year and it makes me appreciate her and her music even more. What a fascinating life story and her willingness to openly share intimate details of her life with the public is truly generous. I so appreciated her offering this story of her life as it goes to show that everyone faces their own struggles in life, and even when it seems someone has it made, there are so many things going on behind the scenes that they are struggling with that you may not know. This book was a wonderful read and I truly appreciate Shania’s reflective, self-aware, open nature throughout the book. I appreciate her sharing her story as I found it very relatable and commend her bravery for choosing to share this with the world, and enjoyed that she read the beginning and ending chapters in her own voice. Thank you for sharing, Shania (and Eileen 😊).

Amazing story- amazing woman

I absolutely love this book! What a story Shania has!!Learning and growing despite her setbacks!! She is resilient to say the least and makes us realize how fortunate we are and how what we go through we can grow through! Thank you Shania 💖

It takes courage to tell your story

I learned a lot about a young woman who struggled through poverty and heartache to become Shania Twain.

Beautiful story of hardship, endurance, and family

Where does From This Moment On rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I rank this book very highly, it almost reads like a novel yet the truth can be stranger than fiction, and more inspiring.

What was one of the most memorable moments of From This Moment On?

The sheer triumph of determination forged in a thirteen year old girl who finally has had enough. She by force of nature pulls her mother from her depressed bed and leaves the world of abuse and sadness which had plagued her little family for so many years. This was the turning point, and it was accomplished by a small, adolescent girl against all odds.
This was the moment when the audience stands and cheers.

What does Shania Twain and Sherie Rene Scott bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Steven King said that audiobooks give us the original intent of storytelling. We forget that the printed word was created as a substitute, a second hand artificial way of communicating.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I love bios, they give you a glimpse into worlds you would never have known otherwise. I was "moved" so many times in this book it would be impossible to pick just one thing. When children endure and then thrive it is always epic. It is the essence of our human existence this maternal/paternal drive found within the youngest.

We had some young chicks once, and one was perhaps two weeks old and the other a few days. But the younger would struggle to get under the wing of the older and the older would act a protector to a degree. This is what our dna does.

The saddest example is self love, when there is no other "chick". As in the case of orphan babies rocking their own cribs which I've heard stories of from Russian nurseries.

It is both sad but also the blazing hope of victory within us that we can be our own parents when necessary.

Any additional comments?

I love bios, they give you a glimpse into worlds you would never have known otherwise. Shania's world is amazing, amazingly told, and beautifully concluded. I highly recommend this audio book.

Great book, Great woman!

Loved it! Shania is a very strong woman who has preserverd during the most live challenging times, she is a role model to be admired by her strength and determination while maintaining a positive attitude!

Love shania !

Love her story. She is a very strong woman. And can relate to a lot of women.

very intertaining book

This book caught my interest while viewing the Oprah Winfrey show. I heard parallels in Shania's (Ilene's) life story that really struck my interest. I listen to R&B and Jazz so I do not own any Country CDs .. etc. If I enjoyed this book (and I did) Shania's fans will/should love it.